(a) Proceedings involving a minor alleged to be beyond
control of the minor's parent, guardian or custodian or school authorities, or
alleged to be a runaway, shall be initiated by petition.

(b) A petition shall be accepted by the clerk only if it is
filed by the Division of Child and Family Services or a contract agency of the
Division.

(c) The petition must allege the earnest and persistent
efforts by the agency, the minor's out of control behavior, the behavior or
other condition that endangers the minor's welfare or the welfare of others,
and the actions taken which have failed to correct the behavior. In the
alternative, the allegations may be made by affidavit accompanying the
petition.